There have only been a few notable misses in the Beane era The NFL Draft is far from an exact sciences, with every club across the league having their fair share of hits and misses. Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills are no exception to this rule with some notable whiffs since Beane took over the draft in 2018 Now before anyone accuses me of focusing on the negatives next week’s article will focus on the biggest draft hits from Beane That list is much longer than what you’ll see below so trust me when I say that the positive news is on its way For the time being we have to “eat our vegetables,” and digest some of the negatives from recent drafts The Bills made a modest trade up in the 2019 NFL Draft to acquire Cody Ford packaging picks 40 and 158 to move up to the 38th spot Ford was expected to be the right tackle of the future with Buffalo and he platooned a bit with veteran Ty Nsekhe during his rookie year with Ford making the move to guard in his two remaining seasons with the Bills It should be noted that Ford started 29 games across three seasons, before ending up benched in 2021 when Spencer Brown was inserted into the starting lineup (shifting Daryl Williams to guard). Beane did trade Ford during the 2022 offseason, recouping a fifth-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals Carlos “Boogie” Basham got off to an inauspicious start with the Bills being listed as “inactive” during nine of 17 regular-season games during his rookie season While Basham got much more playing time during his sophomore season — playing about 39% of snaps — he failed to make an impact for the Bills Knowing that Basham would likely be cut prior to the start of the 2023 season, Beane traded him to the New York Giants in a swap of 2025 NFL draft picks The Bills received pick 177 that was used to select cornerback Dorian Strong while the Giants took cornerback Korie Black with pick 246 Kaiir Elam’s time in Buffalo came to an end this offseason, as the Bills traded him to the Dallas Cowboys along with pick 204 (offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius) in exchange for pick 170 (defensive back Jordan Hancock) in the 2025 draft and a 2026 seventh-round pick Elam is the only first-round miss in Beane’s tenure with Buffalo the Bills moved up to select Elam — packaging picks 25 and 130 to move up to pick 23 It was truly a sophomore slump for Elam during the 2023 season, at which point he found himself listed as “inactive” or a DNP in 14 of 17 regular-season games. One of those three games he did play included a unforgettably poor performance in London, UK versus the Jacksonville Jaguars appearing in 13 of 17 regular season games but he too often unreliable at cornerback for the Bills’ defense it’s a relatively short list of draft misses for Brandon Beane there are other picks that I could second guess (Justin Shorter but I don’t believe it would be fair to consider selections on Day 3 as a miss Let me know if there are any other draft misses that I may have neglected to include and be on the lookout for a rundown of Beane’s greatest draft hits "Just had 9 RBI, that's pretty cool" 🤣You're a gem, @You_Found_Nimmo! pic.twitter.com/iB0MAer9qI Nimmo slams way into Mets record books with 9 RBIs .. WASHINGTON -- hadn’t been having the best start to the year entering play on Monday He’d been making decent contact and hitting balls hard Manager Carlos Mendoza discussed as much pregame It’s safe to say Nimmo won that fight, as he broke out big time in the Mets’ 19-5 series-finale win over the Nats to split the four-game set at Nationals Park going 4-for-6 with two home runs and nine RBIs to tie Carlos Delgado (June 27 against the Yankees) for the franchise record for most RBIs in a single game “We started seeing the Nimmo that we all know,” Mendoza said postgame and it was good to see him go out there and have that type of performance.” It was not only a franchise-best type of performance but also something done so rarely in Major League Baseball Nimmo became the first player in MLB since the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani on Sept He also became the third player since RBIs became official (1920) to tally nine-plus RBIs in a three-inning span (the sixth through eighth) joining Sammy Sosa of the Cubs in Colorado on Aug 2002 (innings three-five) and Ivan Rodriguez of the Rangers in Seattle on April 13 Nimmo is also just the second player with nine-plus RBIs in a game in the sixth inning or later since RBIs became official (1920) joining Mike Moustakas (also nine RBIs) on Sept it was Nimmo’s first career game with multiple multirun homers after he launched a three-run home run in the sixth and a grand slam in the seventh for the seventh multihomer game of his career “There's definitely a part of you that is keeping track especially when [first-base coach Antoan Richardson] came up after the double -- the last time I got on base -- and he was like that definitely is.’ … I think before this Nimmo had no clue about the full magnitude of his achievement until postgame “It was told to me right after the game,” Nimmo said it'd be really cool to get double-digit RBIs in a day,’ when I was coming up before Swaggy [Mark Vientos] hit the three-run homer this would be sweet if I could get a couple more out of it.’” Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball "Just had 9 RBI, that's pretty cool" 🤣You're a gem, @You_Found_Nimmo! pic.twitter.com/iB0MAer9qI It was indeed Vientos who crushed Nimmo’s dreams of a 10-plus-RBI game, launching a three-run homer of his own in the ninth inning before Nimmo stepped to the plate. And, as Vientos trotted around the bases and Nimmo readied himself to step to the plate, he was grinning -- knowing he would have to settle for just nine, maybe 10 if he could hit another homer (he didn’t). The offensive outpouring from Nimmo put an exclamation mark on the victory, which ensured New York headed back home without losing back-to-back games for a second time this season (also: April 15-16 vs. the Twins). Nimmo had some help, of course, including Jeff McNeil’s first home run of the season in the fifth inning and that three-run blast from Vientos in the ninth -- his first career three-run knock. Nimmo didn’t have the only history-making moment, though, as Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch twice in the same inning, just the seventh player to do so since 1974. But all the attention, and all the exuberance, was saved for Nimmo, as he achieved a feat few in baseball have done. Even more so, it was a weight lifted off the outfielder’s shoulders, able to face the final days of April and enter May breathing a sigh of relief. “It's been a little bit frustrating,” Nimmo said. “And you never know, days like today might happen -- obviously, tying a franchise record in RBIs, that obviously doesn't happen every day. But even just getting balls in the air, hitting balls hard -- it doesn't always work out like that. So really just enjoyed today. “... These days don't come around that often, and you just, you kind of sit back and enjoy it.” Brandon Williams played his last competitive game for Manchester United against Burnley in the Carabao Cup in December 2022 Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams says it "hurts watching football" after being without a club since last summer Williams was released by boyhood team Manchester United at the end of the 2023-24 season after his contract expired and has spent this campaign watching the game from the outside The 24-year-old's last appearance came in December 2023 during a loan spell with Ipswich In March, Williams admitted to a charge of dangerous driving - he had been caught in August 2023 doing almost 100mph before crashing his car in Cheshire "I go into this mode where I just don't care," Williams said on Ben Foster's Fozcast podcast, external "I have this switch where I don't care what happens They [family and friends] wanted me to get back to football but they could see I'd fallen out of love with "It hurts me watching football now because I just want to be there having meals together and just doing things." Williams came through Manchester United's academy to make his senior debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2019 but struggled to tie down a regular spot and spent time on loan at Norwich and Ipswich He featured under Kieran McKenna at Ipswich but the former Manchester United coach sent Williams back to his parent club after seeing that "something wasn't right" "I had a few problems going on off the pitch at the end of the year," Williams said "He [McKenna] said 'get yourself sorted and come back as Brandon' things increased off the pitch with family problems and friend problems." Williams will be sentenced for his dangerous driving charge on 9 May at Chester Crown Court He was caught driving in an erratic manner and at up to 99mph in a 70mph zone the court heard he was seen with a balloon at his mouth The CPS said a female passenger was seen filming them at one point on her phone adding that it was clear to witnesses that Williams' Audi was out of control before colliding with another car Williams was breathalysed but the test was negative Williams is seeking a route back into the game but admitted that he found it difficult to deal with being in the spotlight since breaking into the first team at Old Trafford but feared opening up completely on his struggles in case word spread around the club and he received an unsympathetic response Williams said he was going through some "dark" times and Farrell would come to visit in the morning to try to get him to leave his apartment The England under-21 international believes his time away from the game has afforded him the opportunity to "reset" and feels he is ready to get back playing again next season "I want to have that feeling again of winning and being around the changing room environment," Williams said "I've had loads of teams trying to get me out - America Europe and England - but I haven't been ready I want to go somewhere 100% focused and kick on "I would like to experience that different culture I'm only 24 so I could do three or four years abroad Definitely Europe at a good club or an upcoming club." Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Top storiesHis stats are better but will Yamal build legacy to rival Messi 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face Premier League reaction & Champions League race latest as Forest draw at Palace The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Marsh (hamstring) to IL; Rojas expected to fill CF voidOutfielder Stevenson recalled from Triple-AApril 20th PHILADELPHIA -- With 's right leg injury continuing to linger the Phillies placed the outfielder on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's series finale against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park Fellow center fielder Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Marsh's place on the active roster Marsh's IL move -- which has been diagnosed as a right hamstring strain -- is retroactive to Thursday Though the Phillies were initially confident Marsh would avoid an IL stint he had not played since tweaking his right leg on Wednesday while trying to field a bad bounce in the outfield against the Giants and he can't run at 100%,” manager Rob Thomson said before Sunday’s game “This is the day we can backdate him the furthest While the Phils are hoping Marsh won't be sidelined much longer than the minimum 10 days his timeline remains unclear until they see how he progresses with running over the next few days It had been a rollercoaster week for Marsh, who was out of the lineup for last Monday's series opener against the Giants due to his ongoing struggles at the plate Thomson had suggested that Marsh might get a few days off to clear his head, but the outfielder returned to the lineup the following day -- and drove in a key run with a sacrifice fly in the Phillies' 6-4 victory. With San Francisco starting a left-hander the next day, Marsh was again not in the starting lineup but replaced Johan Rojas as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning and remained in center field. In the top of the seventh, Giants designated hitter Wilmer Flores hit a single to center that took a strange bounce, forcing Marsh to suddenly cut back to prevent the ball from getting past him. Marsh finished the game, but he sat out Thursday's series finale and each of the first two games against the Marlins with what was initially labeled a knee issue before landing on the IL with the hamstring strain. “It's the back of the knee, and it runs up into the hamstring,” Thomson said. “As mild as it can be.” Though the exact timeline for his return is unclear, Marsh will travel with the Phillies on their six-game road trip to New York and Chicago that begins Monday. He’ll continue taking swings and doing his usual drills until he’s able to run at 100%, at which point he’ll be sent out for a rehab assignment. The hope is that getting some Minor League at-bats will help Marsh return from his injury in a better place with his swing. He’s just 4-for-42 (.095) with 16 strikeouts this season. Marsh has not recorded a hit since March 30, going 0-for-31 with 11 strikeouts in his past 15 games. In the meantime, the plan will likely be to give Rojas an extended look in Marsh’s absence. Rojas’ offensive struggles last season contributed to Marsh earning the everyday center-field job this season -- and left Rojas battling just to make the Opening Day roster as the club’s fourth outfielder. But the 24-year-old Rojas has played well in his limited opportunities this season. He entered Sunday hitting .345 (10-for-29) with a .406 on-base percentage and three stolen bases. Rojas also had a three-hit game on Saturday, including a well-executed bunt -- something the Phillies have been pushing him to do more often dating back to last season. “He's playing pretty good,” Thomson said. “As long as he's doing that, I think I'd just keep running him out there.” Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Percival Everett's novel "James,” his radical re-imagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of the enslaved title character, has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. “Purpose,” Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ drawing-room drama about an accomplished Black family destroying itself from within, won for drama. It also earned six Tony Award nominations last week Everett’s Pulitzer confirmed “James” as the most celebrated U.S and accelerated the 68-year-old author’s remarkable rise after decades of being little known to the general public he has won the PEN/Jean Stein Award for “Dr No,” was a Pulitzer finalist for “Telephone” and on the Booker shortlist for “The Trees.” Before Monday “James” already had won the National Book Award the Kirkus Prize and the Carnegie Medal for fiction His racial and publishing satire “Erasure,” released in 2001 was adapted into the Oscar-nominated 2023 film “American Fiction.” The Pulitzer citation called “James” an “accomplished reconsideration” that illustrates “the absurdity of racial supremacy and provide a new take on the search for family and freedom.” “Purpose” was praised in its citation as “a skillful blend of drama and comedy that probes how different generations define heritage.” Jacobs-Jenkins had been twice nominated for a drama Pulitzer for “Everybody” in 2018 and “Gloria” in 2016 He won the Tony Award for best play revival last year for “Appropriate,” a work centered on a family reunion in Arkansas where everyone has competing motivations and grievances He is on the host committee of this year’s Met Gala Pulitzer officials announced that Jason Roberts won the biography award for “Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life” and Benjamin Nathans' "To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement" had been cited for general nonfiction Two books were announced as history winners like “James” and “Purpose,” explorations of race in U.S and Black Freedom During the Civil War” and Kathleen DuVal's "Native Nations: A Millennium in North America." Marie Howe's “New and Selected Poems” won for poetry and composer-percussionist Susie Ibarra's “Sky Islands,” an eight-piece ensemble inspired by the rainforest habitats of Luzon AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy contributed to this report. You are viewing your 1 free article this month Jonathan Cape has acquired Minor Black Figures by Booker Prize-shortlisted author Brandon Taylor “a page-turning New York novel and a beautiful portrait of modern romance” editorial director at Jonathan Cape from Tom Dussel a young Black painter who grew up in the South and trying to find his place in the contemporary Manhattan art scene He’s struggling with his portrait painting unable to truly capture the life of his subjects a white former priest struggling with his faith and yet Keating and Wyeth show each other how to see the world anew walks around the city and Wyeth’s search for a long forgotten Black artist Wyeth and Keating must decide what they are willing to risk – for art and for love Marošević said: “A new novel from Brandon Taylor is always an event Minor Black Figures combines everything I want in a novel: a hot summer New York setting a compelling and seductive love story and even an art world mystery No one writes loneliness and connection like Brandon and this deeply satisfying novel shows him at the height of his powers.” whose previous novels include The Late Americans and Real Life said: “I am thrilled to be continuing my relationship with Cape who have taken such wonderful care of my work and I’m really excited to be embarking on a new phase of that work with this novel I can’t wait to introduce readers to Wyeth and Keating and their New York which is so full of art and movies and music and the politics and drama of the summer hang.” Minor Black Figures will be published in hardback in the UK on 5th March 2026 and in trade paperback for export on 22nd October 2025 Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Brandon Lake, the reigning K-LOVE Fan Awards Male Artist of the Year once again leads nominations for the 2025 awards with four Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year Overcoming abuse: Nate Bargatze's dad wanted to confront his abusive mom as she died. Instead, he gave mercy Group of the YearCainMercyMefor King & CountryWe Are MessengersElevation WorshipCaleb & JohnBig Daddy WeaveJWLKRS WorshipElevation RhythmWe The KingdomMale Artist of the Year Brandon Lake has released a new song that focuses on our identity in God Titled “Daddy’s DNA,” the song released on April 29 and has touched many people already “It’s not for the seemingly put together, but for those honest about their brokenness, longing to connect with their Creator. He is King of the universe, nations, creation—but most of all, King of hearts,” Lake said in a statement about the song Its lyrics read “I went runnin’ like a rebel / Racked up debts I couldn’t pay / I went dancin’ with the devil / With one foot in the grave / How the Heaven did I get here / Went and threw it all away / All I’ve given You was trouble / All You’ve given me was grace.” Brandon Lake also posted the song on his Instagram One listener said, “Dude this is the most unreal most beautiful heartfelt song of all time. I truly mean it. I swear I will forever cry to this song every time I hear it.” Another person added, “It’s such a great song and so proud of you and your doing amazing keep going don’t stop.❤️” Another said, “Beautiful ❤️ I love it. I can most definitely feel it applying to my own life.” A post shared by Brandon Lake (@brandonlake) Lake made the exciting announcement just a few days after its release. In a caption, he said Related: Brandon Lake Reveals the Gift He Wants to Bring to God A post shared by Brandon Lake (@brandonlake) The song is a part of Lake’s album King of Hearts, which will release June 13. He will embark on the King of Hearts tour this fall into next year and stop in 48 cities to lead worship, starting in Sunrise “Daddy’s DNA” isn’t the only song of Brandon Lake’s that is topping charts. His hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah” has been on the Hot 100’s top 40 list for 20 weeks straight The song debuted in November where it hit the No 1 spot and has remained on the chart since Billboard added that “The song concurrently adds a 20th week at No 1 on Christian Streaming Songs and a 15th frame atop Christian Digital Song Sales it rises 4-2 for a new best (3.6 million in audience Brandon Lake’s music continues to inspire and uplift those who listen and we can look forward to whatever praise songs he comes out with next Read Next: This Inpsiring Story Set to ‘Hard-Fought Hallelujah’ Will Bring You To Tears We are only able to make a difference because of your generous support This work, Brandon Act in the Air Force - two years later, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright We’ve completed another housing project delivering new homes in the heart of the Motherwell Community.   A total of 48 new flats at Brandon Street, Motherwell, are now home to tenants and form part of our ambitious new housing supply programme to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.   The new homes transform the previously derelict site and comprise 42 new flats while a further 6 are within the refurbished YMCA building They were delivered by CCG (Scotland) Ltd and benefit from renewable technologies including a ground source heat pump system which helps reduce heating emissions while making our homes more energy efficient and comfortable for our tenants.  She said: “I am thoroughly enjoying my new home and love how friendly the neighbours are I moved from an upstairs cottage flat in Motherwell to a ground level wheelchair accessible flat which is perfect and helps with my mobility.”  Marking the completion was Housing Convener He was joined by local councillors Kenneth Duffy and David Robb representatives from CCG (Scotland) Ltd and council officers.     added: “Our high-quality affordable homes are transforming local communities and town centres Our Brandon Street development is in an ideal location for transport links and amenities and has dramatically changed the local streetscape One of the key features of this development is the use of renewable technology which doesn’t present additional carbon to the environment and maximises energy efficiency Examples of this include a ground source heat pump system which controls heating and stores hot water making our tenants’ homes more comfortable.  “We’re making significant progress in delivering on our new build programme boosting the local economy and delivering homes for our tenants now and for generations to come It’s all part of our ambition to make North Lanarkshire the place to live.”  The project cost £11M with grant funding of £4.158M from the Scottish Government which includes additional funding from Scotland’s Heat Network Fund in part support of the heating delivered.  said: “CCG began working with North Lanarkshire Council in 2019 our partnership has contributed to the transformation of communities across the region with the delivery of hundreds of new homes as well as helping the Council transition into a new ‘net zero ready’ housing era - first at Dykehead Road in Airdrie and now here at Brandon Street in Motherwell.   it shares common traits of those before it with its delivery only made possible through a shared commitment to collaboration and a willingness to adopt advanced building methods and emerging renewable technologies.   this has ensured local housing needs continue to be met and we look forward to building on this momentum with North Lanarkshire Council in the months ahead through various new developments.”  We're sorry this page didn't meet your expectations this time Please let us know if you have any feedback to help us improve the content If you have a question or comment about a council service or would like a reply, please contact us. Sign up to our monthly newsletter to keep you updated with whats new in North Lanarkshire. Stay in touch with council news and services with regular email updates. The Briton will be part of the undercard for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's blockbuster grudge match bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight Billam-Smith sought to become a unified cruiserweight champion against Gilberto Ramirez late last year and now will look to bounce straight back in the ring too DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton takes place on this  Saturday, April 26  at The Ring Magazine's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, with the whole card to be shown live on DAZN PPV DAZN's live coverage of the event will begin at  5pm  in the UK which means a  2pm  start on the East Coast Billam-Smith and Glanton open the main card at 5:20pm BST wuith the ringwalks for Eubank Jr vs Benn are scheduled for approximately  10pm  in the UK and  5pm  on the East Coast Chris Billam-Smith versus Brandon Glanton and the whole Fatal Fury fight card will be live on DAZN in over 200 countries on Pay-Per-View The PPV is priced at £19.95 in the UK; $24.99 in the US; €24.99 in Europe. Click here for the price in your country and to buy now Buying a PPV fight with DAZN also provides seven-days free access to the entire DAZN platform live fight watchalongs and press conferences; plus DAZN's other broadcast rights across football *Sports content dependent on country of residence The fight is set to be held at  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The venue is the home of Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur the 62,850-capacity venue has hosted several other boxing matches West Suffolk Council is inviting residents to take advantage of a free compost giveaway at Brandon Country Park on Wednesday 7 May 2025 The compost is produced from garden waste collected by West Suffolk Council’s bin crews in and around Red Lodge composting prevents approximately 12,000 tonnes of organic waste from ending up in landfill nutrient-rich soil conditioner that supports healthy plant growth Cabinet Member for Operations at West Suffolk Council said: “We are delighted to offer free compost to our community as a way of giving back to residents who participate in our garden waste collection service Composting not only reduces waste but also enhances soil health supports sustainable gardening and conserves natural resources individuals can play a vital role in building a more sustainable and resilient future.” The free compost will be available while stocks last from midday at Brandon Country Park Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel and bags to collect the compost staff and compost volunteers will be available to offer advice on general waste management For more information on composting in West Suffolk, visit: Suffolk Recycling - Where does garden waste go A-Z of services Grant Jackson is the new Conservative MP for Brandon-Souris Newcomer Grant Jackson has won for the Conservatives in the riding of Brandon-Souris The former MLA for Spruce Woods decided to run for the federal job after previous Conservative MP Larry Maguire announced he would not seek re-election due to a medical condition Jackson claimed the seat followed by Liberal Ghazanfar Ali with 23.2 per cent and NDP Quentin Robinson with 14.4 per cent Just over 66 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in Brandon-Souris a Conservative stronghold since the riding was formed except for four years when the Liberal party formed a majority government in 1993 being the youngest-serving MP for the riding since its inception in 1953 he is eager to represent the people of Westman “The five weeks certainly flew by,” Jackson said the day following the election when he was busy collecting his campaign signs and I did my best to get to every community as well as knock on as many doors in the City of Brandon as I could I put on quite a few miles and a lot of pounding of pavement but I think we had a very good campaign here focused on local issues as well as the topics on the national level I give a lot of credit to my team and an excellent group of volunteers who came out from all corners of Brandon-Souris to support me “I am certainly humbled by the amount of support that I received last night when the ballots were cast,” he said and I know that the people of Westman have sent me to Ottawa on their behalf with a big ‘to-do’ list There’s a lot of issues in this country that Parliament needs to be solving I know there’s a lot of work ahead of me—I’m out picking up election signs right now—and then the work begins as soon as the campaign wraps up.” “I think that turnout is higher than it’s been in some of the more recent past elections so it shows that voters are paying attention,” he said and I think the support that both Dan (Mazier Riding Mountain MP) and I received just shows that people were ready for change in Ottawa and they strongly supported our Conservative Party’s common sense platform and our plan to address some of the challenges that Canada is facing So that gives me an incredible grounding to get to work with.” Now that the ticker-tape has been picked up Jackson looks forward to rolling up his sleeves in Ottawa Carney recalls Parliament right away,” he said “Parliament hasn’t sat in a number of months and there’s a lot of issues to be discussing and debating on the floor of the House of Commons So Parliament needs to get back into session and we know the NDP are not really a factor so the Bloc Québécois will play a role that will be an interesting dynamic with the separatists in that position It’s important that we get to work and try to find common ground to deliver on the items that Canadians are asking us to deliver on Mark Carney made a lot of promises over the course of this election campaign and we’re going to hold him to account to ensure that he’s delivering for Canadians.” Affordability was a major concern Jackson heard from people in his riding while door-knocking a common theme for many months prior to the election call “That was top of mind at almost every door whether it was young people starting a family or seniors on a fixed income,” Jackson said We’ve got to make some improvements on affordability and the cost of homes needs to come down.” Promises to the agriculture and natural resource sectors are also areas where Jackson feels the feds need their feet held to the fire “Our oil and gas and ag sectors are top of mind “They’ve been hurting under the last 10 years of Liberal policies We’re going to hold him to that commitment because we know those sectors need our support.” people are wondering if there actually will be a pipeline built as Carney suggested Carney said he’s in favour of getting our resources to market so the only way to do that is with a pipeline,” Jackson said “He needs to get building and fulfill those commitments that he made to Canadians.” Jackson paid tribute to his predecessor Larry Maguire who held the MP seat om Brandon-Souris since 2013 “He was a great Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris and I certainly do have big shoes to fill,” Jackson said of Maguire Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Home » Brandon Bailey’s Racecard Preview: Hollywoodbets Kenilworth – 6 May 2 THREE TIGERS ran a lovely race on debut behind Gimmeathrill he was slightly slow out the machine and still managed to storm home for fourth there is no doubt that he will improve tremendously from that performance he has run some very nice races in competitive fields he should find this race much easier on Tuesday afternoon he must have a good winning chance on form 5 GOLD GIBOSKI put in a great performance on debut behind All The Rage and then stayed on strongly late to finish just over two lengths behind the winner 8 THE ROARING ROCK will need to improve quite a bit to win he might have a place chance at best in this field (Brandon Bailey: 2 – 3 – 5 – 8) 8 SIGNOR DANTE found no support in the market on debut he was very green early and then stayed on strongly to finish just under four lengths behind Green Planet he should love the step up in trip to 1400m if he has made the necessary improvement back at home 5 DRICUS was a touch disappointing last time behind Show Off he never really got into the race when they turned for home at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 21st of April 9 OCEAN SKY has run two lovely races in succession if he can get some luck in running from a wide draw here 10 FATHER CHRISTMAS ran a much better race on the 14th of April behind Gold Dust he could sneak into the places from a wide draw (Brandon Bailey: 8 – 5 – 9 – 10) 1 WILD APPLAUSE got going very late last time behind Angel’s Oasis she was just off the speed early and then rattled home late to finish just over 0,5 lengths behind the winner Jockey Muzi Yeni sticks with her from a good draw 3 LOUI’S STAR had no luck in running from a wide draw on the 14th of April behind Gold Dust and Jockey Andrew Fortune has been booked to ride 2 SWEET CONIFER didn’t find much under pressure in her last start behind English Mistress 10 SUPREME FATE has been rested for 111 days (Brandon Bailey: 1 – 3 – 2 – 10) 1 WATER DRAGON stayed on really well last time behind Chasingtherainbow he was a long way back and fought hard all the way to the line he has a good each way chance in this field 2 UNICORN ALERT has dropped even further in the ratings he was very disappointing in his last start he is currently racing off a dangerous rating he can easily win a race like this on his best form 8 TWO A PENNY has been rested for 146 days 6 LANDOFTHERISINGSUN won his maiden impressively on the 11th of February the big weight on his back won’t make life easy for him (Brandon Bailey:  1 – 2 – 8 – 6) 1 PINOT GRIGIO finished powerfully for third in his last start behind La Pulga on the 14th of April he should get the run of the race on Tuesday afternoon 9 MAJOR MASTER needed his last run badly over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth he is a lovely looking gelding with lots of ability he should be storming home late from a wide draw 3 DIAMOND ROCK ran a fair race behind La Pulga on the 14th of April he should love the drop in trip now to 1600m he is consistent and should be amongst the places again (Brandon Bailey: 1 – 9 – 3 – 2) 4 COSMIC RHYTHM absolutely took off late to run a great race behind Wehaveasituation on the 16th of April he was drawn poorly last time and really made up good ground in the home straight to finish just over two lengths behind the winner he will have a massive winning chance in this field 8 WEHAVEASITUATION won well on the 16th of April she was given a top ride by Jockey Andrew Fortune she likes to race just off the speed early and then she comes with a strong finish late 1 BEER WITH THE BOYS never runs a bad race there is no reason why he shouldn’t be right there again he is currently racing off a competitive rating of 61 (Brandon Bailey: 4 – 8 – 1 – 2) 10 BEACH QUEEN really finished her race off nicely on the 16th of April behind Lady Look Alike and she caught the eye late to finish second 1 DREAM SEARCHER has done nothing wrong of late she must have a good place chance from a good draw 7 SAINT BRIGID stayed on strongly late behind Wehaveasituation on the 16th of April 3 HANG OUT THE STARS ran a much better race on the 16th of April she was only beaten just over four lengths by the winner (Brandon Bailey: 10 – 1 – 7 – 3) 5 LET IT BE SAID ran a super race in the Grade 3 Variety Club Mile on the 14th of April and then finished off nicely to run second behind the very talented Garrix he should love the drop in trip here to 1400m 4 SUGAR MOUNTAIN never got into the race over 1200m last time he should show major improvement now that he steps up in trip 3 SILVER FALCON came from a long way back in the Grade 3 Champagne Stakes on the 21st of April he stayed on well to finish fourth behind some very talented sprinters he could have a place chance from a good draw (Brandon Bailey: 5 – 1 – 4 – 3) he was very unlucky last time behind Paratrooper and unfortunately the gaps just didn’t appear when it was needed he flashed home late to run a brilliant third if he gets a smooth run in transit on Tuesday afternoon 2 TRIPPI’S SILK won impressively on the 16th of April he will always have a good winning chance at this level 12 CROWNED HORNBILL looks to be improving at a rate of knots he showed speed early and then fought them off nicely he must have a good winning chance again here 15 KING’S QUEST is highly rated by the stable (Brandon Bailey: 13 – 2 – 12 – 15) Here are some of our most read articles that might interest you Fleetwood Town are delighted to announce the signing of defender Brandon Cover on a loan deal until the end of the 2024/25 season The young defender comes from Premier League outfit Leicester City after spending the first half of the season on loan at fellow League Two side The 21-year-old had featured 20 times for the Valiants scoring on two different occasions in wins against Swindon Town and AFC Wimbledon Cover has been with The Foxes since the age of 7 and went on to make his senior debut in January 2024 in a 3-0 FA Cup win against Birmingham City The 6ft 2′ defender also progressed through Jamaica’s U23s and went on to make his international debut in June 2023 in a host of friendlies Brandon will wear the number 2 shirt for the remainder of the campaign and will be available for selection this Saturday for our trip to Morecambe Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the FTFC email newsletter Get closer to the team than ever before with news Get Directions The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers When you purchase through links on our site and I found I could lean on those people much more than I could lean on the people at home.’ I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Danielle Brandon can throw 100kg over her head, walk on her hands faster than many people can run and sprint 400m in little over a minute – skills that have seen her named among the “fittest on earth” in her chosen sport of CrossFit But her journey to the top has been far from conventional The 29-year-old has only recently opened up about the challenges she faced during her childhood including her mum’s battle with addiction and related stints in prison “I wanted to be defined as this really great athlete and person “I had to be very independent due to my parents both being addicts she wasn’t really raising my brother and I; that’s not really what her focus was.” When she was in primary school her mother was sent to prison for drug possession so she and her brother were placed in the care of their aunt and uncle even the government when they put us there thought it would be this really supportive but it ended up being quite the opposite,” Brandon says “Deciding how to navigate it was left up to our own interpretation Sport provided structure and consistency in Brandon’s life it soon became obvious she was very good at it whether she was turning her hand to gymnastics I was always active and competing,” she says and I found I could lean on those people much more than I could lean on the people at home “It was something I looked forward to every day not only because it was something I picked up so naturally but also because the people in sport wanted me there my teammates; these are people and friends I loved to see every day and I think they like having me around as well.” Read more: This will change your life – An expert strength coach shares the training method missing from your workouts Brandon was introduced to CrossFit in secondary school unaware that it could or would later become her career Her PE teacher was a CrossFit coach and had woven the training methodology into his lessons One of her gymnastics coaches was also a fan and together the pair “tricked” her into coming along to her first class you would be so good at this,’ and kind of played with my head ‘I need to go and check this out’,” Brandon laughs in college Brandon had to prioritise her other athletic endeavours; namely in which she later became a pole vault specialist “My schedule at that time was very chilled probably too chilled for what I was used to then started doing CrossFit on the side of track and field and all of my classes – that was quite the chaotic schedule.” Clashing commitments meant she was unable to compete in CrossFit’s upper echelons; it wasn’t that she wasn’t good enough the stars aligned and she was free to compete at her inaugural CrossFit Games – the sport’s annual competition to find “the fittest man and woman on earth” Brandon finished 10th in a field of 117 women and she has competed every year since with a highest finish of fourth in 2022 Read more: Flexibility expert recommends four stretches for easing back pain and tight hips after too much sitting Many CrossFit fans’ abiding memory of Brandon came after she won an event at the 2021 CrossFit Games – an obstacle course race which had to be completed while walking on your hands After coming into contact with a positive case of Covid-19 ahead of the competition she had been forced to segregate from other athletes and complete several events in isolation she flipped the bird on both hands and held them aloft and her fiery nature on the competition floor has led many people to develop misconceptions about her “I get the impression people think I’m going to bite their head off,” she says “I meet people all the time and they’re like Danielle is actually really pleasant and smiley’ I think that is what is written off most about me; people think I’m going to meet them with anger “Maybe they’re reading into something a little true I think my friends say it best: ‘We love you but we also would never want to upset you.’ That’s so fair I wouldn’t want to argue with myself either but I’m actually more chilled than people think.” I’m inclined to agree with her on the basis of our 30-minute chat her weekly training regime sounds anything but “chilled” Read more: A fat loss expert says “diets don’t work” - he recommends doing these five things instead for long-term results you’d assume the gym is Brandon’s second home She’s there five times per week for three to five hours per day As the CrossFit Games in August grow nearer this is usually bumped up to a couple of two to four hour sessions and on the cusp of the competition she often trains three times per day Friday and Saturday contain one big gym session,” she says “Thursday is going to be a swim or a longer run day and Sunday will typically be a full rest day “You might see other athletes breaking their gym sessions into two but this is how I personally like to do it.” This personalised approach is a common theme Brandon’s been training in some capacity for most of her life This information is balanced with input from her coach to create an effective plan “This is my second season with my coach,” she says but I also know a lot about what works for me and I’m really big on that I think I know myself really well as an athlete and I know what I like to see in training.” There are certain exercises she does every week “I want to make sure I’m hitting handstand push-ups a rowing piece and a biking piece,” to name a few These are structured into a series of progressive drills and workouts to help Brandon make headway “Typically, every gym day there’s going to be an aerobic or zone piece,” she explains. “That might be a longer run or more [exercise] machine-specific, so I could be sitting on a rower or exercise bike for anywhere from half-an-hour to an hour “Then I’m going to have strength work every day I can walk in a gym on a Monday and know I’m probably going to have back squats and cleans Or every Tuesday I know I’m going to have snatches “There may also be a gymnastics piece or weakness work This could be more skills-based or it could just be muscular endurance building And then I’ll do my big piece for the day.” This “big piece” is a particularly challenging workout designed to boost various facets of fitness while preparing Brandon for the rigours of competition she shares an example – and it’s not for the faint of heart Read more: An expert trainer says these are the three best exercises for longevity, helping you ‘live better for longer’ and the aim is to complete part one in the first 10 minutes part two in the second 10 minutes and part three in the final 10 minutes “I think it’s a fun one,” Brandon laughs. “For my big piece, you’ll either see a metcon [a high-intensity blend of strength, skill and cardio-focussed movements] or an interval-style workout it’s typically going to look more like a metcon because that’s what I’ve found works best training my body in a very specific way to keep moving “Because I come from an athletics background to the point where the intervals aren’t really preparing me for much ‘What does it look like without the rest?’ it’s often not very pretty.” Read more: I tried Harry Styles’ workout – Now I’m not surprised by his impressive Tokyo Marathon time It’s hard to wrap your head around the sheer volume of Brandon’s weekly training plans But she says exercising isn’t the hardest part of being a top-level CrossFit athlete ‘CrossFit athletes just go to the gym and get all the hard work done then it’s over and they get to do nothing’,” she says Outside the gym you’re constantly having to eat Food is the number one most important thing to consider There is no specific number of calories or protein goal Brandon aims to hit she’s fine-tuned her routine to eat similar things every day and simply focus on “getting enough food in” The amount of times I’ve been at competitions or at home and I’m just sitting there miserably trying to eat my food It’s funny when you see other athletes doing it and you think Her sleep is the next most important thing followed by looking after her mental health “There has to be this balance of training and life When you’re constantly thinking about training or work I don’t think that’s what life is all about.” she tries to listen to her body: “The tough thing and the cool thing to do is to train through really hard things Read more: I walked 10,000 steps with a weighted backpack every day for a week – here are five reasons I’m not stopping Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/gallery","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"Danielle Brandon lifting a sandbag during a CrossFit competition","description":"Danielle Brandon lifting a sandbag during a CrossFit competition","caption":"Danielle Brandon is one of the world's best CrossFit athletes, but her journey to the top of the sport was unlike any other Danielle Brandon is one of the world's best CrossFit athletes, but her journey to the top of the sport was unlike any other Black Desert Resort is proud to announce the growth of its executive team with the appointments of Brandon Hendricks as Vice President of Sales and Marketing As a multifaceted and driven leader with more than 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality Brandon Hendricks joins Black Desert Resort and Red Mountain Resort as vice president of sales & marketing Recognized as Sales and Marketing Leader of the Year for Marriott Luxury Hotels and Resorts (West) Brandon has led a distinguished career marked by leadership roles at premier properties ranging from small luxury boutique properties to one of the largest casino resorts in the world Hendricks served as Vice President of Commercial Strategy for Kohler Hospitality he held ranks as director of sales and marketing at Mauna Lani (Auberge Resorts Collection) Hendricks leads overall commercial strategy for Black Desert Resort and Red Mountain Resort including sales Black Desert Resort is poised to become a premier destination for luxury hospitality The initial phase of the Resort Center is set to be complete this September and 45,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space After a 24-24 start to his head coaching career the Chargers moved on from Staley after Week 15 in the 2023 season Since then, Staley has landed on his feet as the former Chargers head coach is now the defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints The Saints made one of Staley's former offensive coordinators and Moore's connection with the former Chargers coach made this a no-brainer move RELATED: Chargers linked to intriguing WR trade with Cowboys the Saints are adding players that have a history with Staley to their roster which includes former fourth round Chargers draft selection According to the Saints' official website the franchise is bringing Rumph II in on a one-year deal after spending the entire 2024 season on the injury list for the Chargers while dealing with a foot injury During his collegiate career with the Duke Blue Devils RELATED: Chargers make the obvious contract choice on Zion Johnson and what it means the Saints are not concerned about the injury history and Rumph may feel he is a better fit with the coach who brought him into the league Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II celebrates after recovering the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at SoFi Stadium. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images— Enjoy free coverage of the Chargers from Los Angeles Chargers on SI — Los Angeles Chargers crowned winner of 2025 NFL Draft John Harbaugh texted Jim Harbaugh after Chargers' Omarion Hampton pick Chargers (and Raiders, Broncos) get awful draft grades compared to Chiefs using new analytical model Chargers gain ground as Chiefs named AFC West biggest loser this offseason Proposed Cowboys signing adds projected $45 million Chargers free agent TYLER REEDTyler is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he majored in communications. Aside from his roles with the Cowboys and Chargers on SI, Tyler also covers sports and pop culture for The Big Lead. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER While this is Brandon’s first season with Watermark Theatre Islanders may recognize him from the past three productions at Feast Dinner Theatre in Summerside and Charlottetown as well as many various film projects and commercials You can also find Brandon teaching acting classes and private lessons for all ages at Revolution Dance Studio in Charlottetown Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience Responses may have been edited for length and clarity Where were you born and where do you live today What is one thing you would like people to know about you The fact I haven’t texted you back yet has nothing to do with you What would people be surprised to learn about you and then immediately decided to be a full-time actor instead What is the hardest thing you’ve ever done Practicing acceptance for the things I can’t change Can you describe one experience that changed your life The first time I performed on stage was when I was 16 years old From that moment I knew I wanted to do it for life What are you reading or watching right now “Invincible Compendium Volume 1” by Robert Kirkman The deep black of the ocean and the deep black of space A very small Smaug the dragon keepsake treasure chest my dad made for me What’s the best advice you got from a parent or mentor “Don’t fudge it up,” from an acting teacher in college and what would you say is your worst quality I try my best to be a safe and grounded person for everyone Where is your favourite place in the world Anywhere I can peacefully watch the sunrise chocoandpancake and probably too many more Which three people would join you for your dream dinner party Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy 1fr);}@media screen and (min-width: 960px){.css-bx5zaa{grid-template-columns:70% 1fr;}}.css-wqlq84{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;display:grid;grid-gap:20px;}.css-1xo53a1{line-height:1.5em;}.css-1xo53a1 a{color:inherit;}.css-1b0tyu6{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5em;line-height:1.5em;}.css-1b0tyu6 a{color:inherit;}Forest Green are delighted to welcome Brandon Fleming on loan from Hull City until the end of the season The 25-year-old left-sided player has made 20 appearances in all competitions this season on loan at League Two side Doncaster Rovers before being recalled in January Fleming has featured 45 times for his parent club including a lengthy spell in the first team in the 2021/22 season helping his side achieve Championship survival with four games to spare His impressive displays saw him named in the division’s Team of the Week on three occasions and awarded Hull City’s February and March Player of the Month Fleming arrived at League One side Oxford United on loan He made his U’s debut in the FA Cup against Arsenal and made 15 appearances in all in Oxfordshire He returned to the MKM Stadium last month having featured heavily for Donny so far this campaign The left-sided player has also had loan spells with Bolton Wanderers To sponsor Brandon, please email reception@fgr.co.uk. Bio Joining the club following a successful trial in pre-season Brandon Harriman-Annous signed a one-year contract with Hull City in August 2024.  An attacking midfielder by trade, Harriman-Annous began his career at Arsenal at the age of 10, playing for the Gunners until the age of 14. Joining MK Dons before later joining Aldershot Town, the midfielder made the switch to Brentford for the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign.  Featuring predominantly for the Bees’ Under-18 outfit, Harriman-Annous scored in a friendly draw against Getafe Under-19s as well as netting in EFL Merit League 2 fixtures against Exeter City and former club MK Dons. Joining the Tigers on trial at the beginning of the 2024/25 season, the midfielder featured as an unnamed trialist in Türkiye against Fenerbahçe Under-19s and also the club’s first domestic friendly against North Ferriby FC.  In the first month of 2025, the versatile playmaker trained with the first team under Rubén Sellés before scoring a brace at the beginning of February in a 3-0 group stage win over Coventry City Under-21s in the Premier League Cup. Harriman-Annous began his career at Arsenal at the age of 10 playing for the Gunners until the age of 14 Joining MK Dons before later joining Aldershot Town the midfielder made the switch to Brentford for the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign.  Featuring predominantly for the Bees’ Under-18 outfit Harriman-Annous scored in a friendly draw against Getafe Under-19s as well as netting in EFL Merit League 2 fixtures against Exeter City and former club MK Dons Joining the Tigers on trial at the beginning of the 2024/25 season the midfielder featured as an unnamed trialist in Türkiye against Fenerbahçe Under-19s and also the club’s first domestic friendly against North Ferriby FC.  the versatile playmaker trained with the first team under Rubén Sellés before scoring a brace at the beginning of February in a 3-0 group stage win over Coventry City Under-21s in the Premier League Cup (WRDW/WAGT) - Slain Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes was remembered Monday as one of the brave men standing between good and evil but someone who shied away from the spotlight in his heroism Potentially thousands of law enforcement officers and dignitaries from across the state came to a funeral service at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center for the lawman who was shot dead April 26 A procession for Sikes began around 11:20 a.m at the funeral home and ended around 12:40 p.m Community members lined the route on Washington Road waving American flags as the procession passed Whether they were directly or indirectly impacted by Deputy Brandon Sikes’ death community members lifted up their local law enforcement officers The motorcade was led off by dozens of law enforcement motorcycles ambulances and patrol vehicles from a range of agencies near and far No place along the route had more people than the roadway leading up to the performing arts center Countless law enforcement officers were there to pay their respects flags hung from towering aerial firetrucks to welcome the procession Sikes’ remains arrived at the funeral site in a horse-drawn hearse as bagpipers played somber music The flag-draped casket was carried into the performing arts center where it was placed on a dark stage with two officers flanking it as soft piano music played They were eventually joined by three other officers where he noted the pain the community is feeling and said he hoped to bring a message of hope He thanked law enforcement officers for their efforts to protect the community and offered a prayer Mourners next heard a song selected by Sikes’ family Also speaking was Columbia County Sheriff Clay Whittle who emotionally remembered Sikes and noted his distinguished military career before he became a deputy “The overriding goal for Brandon was to serve people and to help people,” Whittle said He read a reflection from one of his staff members who noted that officers know each day they could be killed and it’s not expected but should be in today’s society and it’s the only job where there are unknown risks every day when every decision is “Monday morning quarterbacked to death.” Whittle told future officers he hopes they go home safe every night and never have to live through something like this “Somebody’s got to step in that gap and stand between us and evil,” Whittle said “Deputy Brandon Sikes was one of those heroes.” Also speaking was Sikes’ brother Thomas DeChant “He was such a happy baby and loved to play and laugh,” DeChant said of Sikes DeChant recalled meeting his brother’s future wife DeChant said he knew Amber was someone special because she was the first woman Sikes brought home to meet his family They got married at the rock quarry at Euchee Creek in a ceremony that consisted of five people After working at Costco and then deciding to make a change in his life to better support Amber and their daughter Sikes decided to join the Army and become a combat medic “Because I get to help people who can’t help themselves,” DeChant recalled him saying he found his true calling in 2018 as a Columbia County deputy ‘What better way to protect my wife and daughter than to make the area around them safer?’” DeChant said And he was very excited to join the crime suppression unit That’s because “I get to take bad people off the street and make the county safer,” DeChant remembered him saying PHOTO GALLERY: HONORING SLAIN DEPUTY BRANDON SIKES “It was never about the spotlight or notoriety for him,” DeChant said “It was always about moving in silence and making a difference to protect his family.” DeChant was followed by a video tribute featuring photos from throughout Sikes’ life Kenney returned to the stage to tell mourners God doesn’t run from the pain the community feels but runs toward it He said God cares – and someone else who cared for others was Sikes and he was willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice for their well-being,” he said “he didn’t do it for himself; he did it for us,” Kenney said “He put this community – all of us – ahead of himself,” Kenney said He asked people to care for Sikes’ family with actions and to care for law enforcement in the future He called on the community to be known as “Columbia County where a military salute was held in honor of his Army service The salute included the traditional three volleys of seven gunshots His final call was issued over the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office radio frequency Then there was an emotional aircraft flyover in his memory That was to be followed by a private family burial The funeral service drew law enforcement officers from across the region and the state the Georgia Department of Natural Resources the Georgia State Patrol and the Warner Robins Police Department Also attending the funeral was Deputy Gavin White who was injured by the shooter who killed Sikes but is making a remarkably speedy recovery The community has been mourning Sikes for more than a week, remembering him not only for his bravery but also for his friendliness, including when he worked as a deputy at Augusta Prep Blue flags have popped up across the CSRA in honor of him along with an impromptu memorial along Interstate 20 near Belair Road where he was killed by an RV driver deputies had stopped to serve with a temporary protective order was building pipe bombs and converting guns to full automatic operation Montgomery used one of those guns to kill Sikes other explosives paraphernalia and ammunition Memorial contributions in Sikes’ honor can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://dogood.t2t.org/campaign/in-memory-of-deputy-brandon-r-sikes/c686170 It’s been a month since I last used my weekly column space to discuss the on-field status of the Orioles it was too early to make serious judgments The Orioles are a fifth of the way through the season and … they’re still not a good baseball team Their .687 OPS is in the bottom half of the league And it’s unbelievably barely above .500 against left-handed pitching .502 is actually higher than I expected it to be The Orioles’ team ERA is worse than every team in the big leagues besides the Marlins Their opponents’ batting average actually IS worse than the Marlins although the Rockies and their elevation prevent them from being in dead last my question was whether the Orioles’ slow start was an extension of their 42-46 slump to the finish line last year I’m not sure that’s really a question any longer This isn’t a team that caught in a funk and just needs to snap out of it It’s a fundamentally flawed team and has been for some time the Orioles are only 20 percent through the season they’ll match the 19-31 start the 2019 Nationals famously got off to before going on to win the World Series Last year’s Detroit Tigers were eight games under .500 on Aug But just because there’s precedent for teams dramatically turning things around in the middle of the season that doesn’t mean we can assume this team somehow will What would make us believe there’s a path to fixing this Zach Eflin appears to be on the cusp of returning If Tomoyuki Sugano can sustain his success and Eflin is as good as he was before being sidelined Dean Kremer’s seven shutout innings against the Royals May 2 were downright miraculous by Orioles standards Perhaps you’ve heard that Kremer has a history of being a good bit better after May 1 than he is before May 1 … Dean Kremer is a much different pitcher after April he has a 3.52 ERA and 1.252 WHIP.If the Orioles get the latter the remainder of the season it would be a massive boost to the rotation two and a half starters when Eflin gets back at least Félix Bautista looks like Félix Bautista again Jackson Holliday is finally showing prolonged signs of being Jackson Holliday He is hitting .341/.449/.561 since April 16 Gunnar Henderson is similarly showing signs of being Gunnar Henderson again Jordan Westburg and Tyler O’Neill are on the cusp of returning Will any of that fix their grotesque performance against lefties After the Rangers fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker on Sunday quite a few Orioles fans wondered if perhaps hitting coach Cody Asche might meet the same fate soon But we know that’s not the scalp the most bloodthirsty of Orioles fans want Is it time to have the Brandon Hyde conversation? Depends who you ask. And I’m doing lots of asking. CBS Sports MLB analyst David Samson, a former front office executive with the Marlins and Expos, thinks it is While acknowledging the Orioles’ struggles aren’t Hyde’s fault Samson is of the belief that they “have to” fire him “I think this new owner is going to have to make a change,” he told me “I’m sorry for Brandon because I know him well and I’ve worked with him in my career But there is something going on in Baltimore that if you’re the new owner David [Rubenstein] Samson actually thinks the Orioles should do it before Memorial Day because they need as much of the season as possible on the other side of the managerial change Not everyone agrees. FOX Sports MLB analyst and two-time All-Star catcher A.J. Pierzynski asked the obvious follow-up “Does firing him change anything?” Pierzynski asked rhetorically it’s the same position players.” So what would actually make things any different for a hypothetical managerial replacement I’m still probably closer to Pierzynski’s opinion than I am Samson’s despite joining the chorus of confusion as to why Charlie Morton appeared in a two-run game May 4 I’ve thought Memorial Day was the first appropriate time to consider that option and I’m not ready to move off of that My gut tells me the Orioles are pretty much the same no matter who the manager might be the rest of the way But I understand this is how baseball works Hopefully something … anything … changes between now and then See all posts by Glenn Clark. Follow Glenn Clark on Twitter at @glennclarkradio Click here to sign up for PressBox’s free weekly email newsletter Cover EditorialsARTS & CULTURE Fashion EditorialsInterviewsSubscriptionLoyalty ProgramCONTACT 20245 min readBeing Jamaican-raised and London-based lends a unique attribute to the world of Brandon Nembhard’s music The influence of music throughout the entirety of his life can be felt through the angsty yet philosophical questions Brandon ponders about through his work No thought is left unturned and no question is left unanswered His work takes the listener through the journey of his life his experiences and the things that have shaped him meshing together to create a deep layered piece that circles back to the title of the record These questions are an amalgamation of unified ideas we all come across confronting himself and solidifying his place in the UK music scene Music is central to Jamaican culture and has been instrumental in influencing many sounds we here throughout the world Being raised in such a music-centred country offered Brandon the ability to sprout his musical curiosity early on you could hear music [until] three in the morning from my bedroom Instruments are heavily praised but it’s just something you do if you make music and it goes well then cool Your parents definitely aren’t like ‘you should be a musician’ discussing the different social implications spanning from Jamaica to the UK “Jamaica provides you with everything you need weather and solitude is a thing out there too The interaction with [the guy from] the local corner shop There’s a different sense of community here.” I took the title of the body of work as Brandon telling the people listening that there is never a better time than right now to focus on your ambitions letting him expand on his own reasoning behind the conscious title pick Explaining his reasoning behind the title of the project you being in the right place at the right time with the right people surrounding you or having the correct resources you do what you can with what’s currently in your possession What’s in your immediate proximity and build from there and get started If you feel like you need to wait in order for you to even do something more time you’ll find yourself in the same position as years go by” “It’s like the second shout of the [project] I’m looking forward to it being experienced as a whole “People say don’t half-ass anything and I think there’s some truth to that” Brandon responds after I asked him about a previous statement he made He goes on to share his perspective on work ethic and the hustle of being a growing artist The introduction to Brandon’s sound for me and many others was his last EP that gave an insight into this artist that was just bubbling under and breaking into their sound I wanted to know what the difference was for Brandon when it came to this newest project It was more of a compilation EP of songs I really liked and put together it’s not a painting or a puzzle you have to put together This is a step closer to what I want to do in the future they have a similar theme and the head-space I was in when I wrote them was shared.” Brandon has become increasingly popular in a short space of time capitalising off what it means to be an artist during the streaming era and using social media to his advantage and constantly pushing the boundaries when it comes to translating his thoughts through visuals Talking about the era we’re currently facing “I want to make things for the sake of making it not because the trend right now is to essentially create something that conforms to the palatability of social media so I feel like I would have made something happen if social media wasn’t what it is social media is what taught me to make music "Knowledge being so accessible is what allowed me to do what I do and it’s also what has allowed me to get my stuff out there in a way that you couldn’t because you know music was a little more controlled before social media.” “Maybe this career path wouldn’t have been for me if social media not been what it is today” I wanted to know more about the timeline of a project When did it start and when does a project end Is it when it has been submitted for release or does the viewers reactions also act as a closure the ending for me has been once I make the song that’s it and then obviously I move into the more [visual] space but I want to make it the same thing then make this video or series of video and that becomes a whole package essentially rather than just the music being done are two different concepts and maybe merging them can’t be too bad it’s always important to look onwards and put the best foot out in front Referring to what we can expect in the coming months from Brandon